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Another Airline Charging $100 for Carry-On Luggage (That's Four Now)

Mike Adams — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:25:37 +0000

Who in the heck is Spirit Airlines? Well, they are officially the fourth airline to start charging customers to bring aboard carry-on luggage, in this case $100. In fact, all of this madness just so happens to go into effect on Election Day of all days. And according to Misty Pinson, a spokesperson for the [...]

12 Signs Your Airline Pilot Is Unqualified to Fly

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:19:20 +0000

Flight technology and transportation innovations may have made it easier to fly, but cutbacks throughout the airline industry have raised more health and safety concerns among consumers than a sushi-stuffed Hot Pocket. The next time you’re flying the not-so-friendly skies, keep an eye and ear out for these signs that your pilot may not be [...]

Silence! Malaysia Airlines Offers Kid-Free Areas on Planes

Shauna Wright — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:07:49 +0000

Anyone who’s ever taken a long flight and tried to relax while children screamed or ran around may put Malaysia Airlines on a list of favorite companies after the carrier announced it’s now offering child-free spaces on some of its planes.

Yikes! British Airways Mistakenly Tells Passengers Their Plane Is Going Down — Twice

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:50:38 +0000

People scared of flying might mark British Airways off their list of possible airline choices for good after an automated announcement mistakenly told passengers to prepare for a crash-landing — twice.

TSA Confiscates Cupcake from Woman Before Boarding a Flight

Lori Crofford — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:42:40 +0000

Could a cupcake be dangerous? It could be according to the TSA. A Massachusetts woman was trying to board a plane in Las Vegas and she had a cupcake in a jar filled with icing and the TSA took it away and stated that it exceeded the amount of gel allowed in a carry-on.

iPhone Explodes During Airline Flight Into Sydney

Rick Andrews — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:53:35 +0000

Just recently I became part of the iPhone generation. My 'love affair' with Apple started with the iPod, then the iPod Touch, followed by the iPad. But, earlier this week I became the proud owner of my first iPhone.

I've read and seen on the news the issues that the iPhone has had in the past, including; drop out problems, while holding the phone and how the battery drains quickly. But, the latest incident has got to take the "top prize" for the biggest issue of the iPhone or any cellphone, for that matter.

Airline Forces Passengers to Pay $31,500 for Fuel — Or Be Stranded [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:37:24 +0000

Flying the friendly skies is one thing. Being forced to pony up the cash to do it while en route is something else entirely.

But that’s what happened on a flight operated by Austria-based carrier Comtel earlier this week.

Flying-A Germy World Up in the Sky

Lori Crofford — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:15:02 +0000

When you fly do you ask for a blanket or a pillow? Do you use the restroom on the plane? Do you read the SkyMall? This might make you think twice or at least pack a bottle of hand sanitizer (1 0z or less of course) in your carry-on. #1.) The bathroom. There are germs [...]